· Distributes treated mosquito nets, pamphlets on Malaria prevention guidelines
In continuation of its determination to touch the lives of communities in its operational sites, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has again commenced distribution of treated mosquito nets to vulnerable Nigerians, which are largely children as well as pregnant women and nursing mothers. The donations were accompanied with an easy-to-read pamphlet on “Guide to Malaria prevention” to further underscore the company’s determination to better its CSR report card.
For over 10 years, the country’s leading construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has continued its support in the prevention of malaria in communities across Nigeria. Through its World Malaria Day initiative, individuals especially women and children benefit from the organisation’s intervention project, to distribute thousands of insecticide-treated bed nets, in the prevention of Malaria amongst the most vulnerable.
Recently and to commemorate this year’s World Malaria Day, no fewer than 4000 mosquito nets were donated by Julius Berger Plc to families along the Abuja-Kano Road project corridor. The continued effort of Julius Berger to address this global concern has also expanded to Lagos State to further emphasise the need for more preventive malaria responses across Nigeria, since the emergence of Covid-19.
Speaking during the distribution exercise, the head of Corporate Communications for Julius Berger, James Agama, described the initiative as a demonstration of the company’s long-term commitment to the welfare of citizens and residents across the country, urging beneficiaries to make the most of the treated nets, while maintaining cleanliness and proper hygiene. “Our corporate social responsibility programmes have been consistent over the years and World Malaria Day is another opportunity to support our communities alongside global efforts in the fight against Malaria. The long-lasting treated nets, aka mosquito nets will go a long way in helping to effectively prevent and protect users from malaria. Our belief is that investing in the health of the Nigerian people will result in great economic returns in terms of productivity and overall quality of life”, Agama said. “
Receiving the donation by Julius Berger at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Memorial Hospital, Sabon Wuse, Kaduna state, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Dr. Larfana Bk. Musa thanked Julius Berger for always living up to its corporate social responsibilities even as the CMD advised the beneficiaries to use the nets wisely to prevent their children and themselves from often fatal effect of malaria.
In Lagos, at missionary school, St. Paul Anglican Primary School, Aseese in the Lagos-Shagamu Expressway project area, the recipient-pupils as well as their teachers and administrators were full of excitement as the atmosphere was turned to a near carnival with dancing and singing in gratitude to Julius Berger. The Head teacher of the school, Mrs. Sola Olanisebe, was effusively full of thanks and prayers for Julius Berger. “…on behalf of the Staff, Parents and the Pupils of St.Paul’s Anglican Nursery and Primary School Aseese, I say thank you for what you did for us, and we pray that God in His infinite mercies bless you richly in Jesus name. The company shall grow higher and God’s favour will not elude you in Jesus name. Thanks and God bless, sir”. Head Girl of the school Miss Ilerioluwa Oluwole: in her vote of thanks said; “Thank you Julius Berger for helping us fight Malaria with the mosquito nets and
